Thobe Abyad

Palestinian territories, mid 20th century
31.75 x 33.5 inches

Machine sewn child's garment with hand-stitched cross stitch detailing. The qabeh (chest panel) has a qurs el-taj (crown disc) in the center, surrounded by nakhel 'aali (tall palm). Sarou (cypress trees) and more nakhel 'aali trim the rest of the dress with enclosed by borders of small flowers.